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Obituaries

Frank Leeming died February 25, 2023

Frank Leeming, editor and publisher of the Journal of the San Juan Islands from 1983 to 1992, died February 25, 2023 at home. He was 84 years old and had lived in Hot Springs Village, Ark.,…

Sam Coleman: July 12, 1940 - Nov. 8, 2022

Theodore Samuel Coleman passed away quietly and peacefully surrounded by family on November 8, 2022 at home in Pasadena, California on the same block where he grew up. Sam was born on July 12, 1940 to…

Lee Marble 1943 – 2023

Lee Marble, 79, passed away February 9 at his home on San Juan Island surrounded by his family. Born in Tacoma Washington, Lee moved to the Islands at age three along with his two brothers Dale…

Carol Breeden took off on her last adventure

Carol Breeden passed away January 13, 2023 after a short illness. She was active at her home at the Village up until that time. She helped the staff with decorating for any holiday, and enjoyed helping…

Sam Banry died on Christmas Eve

Our beloved Samuel Bryan Banry passed away this last Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022 at age 31. Sam was born March 25, 1991 and was an integral and cherished part of his family. Born to parents,…

Kenneth C. Balcomb 1940-2022

With profound sadness, the Center for Whale Research announces the passing of our beloved founder and longtime leader Kenneth C. Balcomb. Ken’s family and loved ones surrounded him in his final hours on December 15, 2022.…